I was willing to do that, and so we set up the meeting between Rachael and me 6:00 PM that evening.I was willing to do that, and so we set up the meeting between Rachael and me 6:00 PM that evening. Although I'd never actually met Rachael, I had spoken to her on the phone a few times and remembered her as being businesslike, professional, and most important, reasonable. I was hoping I could get enough money out of her to make it worth my while to stay at this job, since the new position, though more lucrative, was less interesting. I would never admit that to Rachael, of course. It was Friday evening, and by the time I was able to show up at the agency the door was locked and everyone who worked there was gone except Mary the receptionist who let me in when I knocked and, presumably, Rachael. Now, I was familiar with Mary from all the times I had come by to pick up my paycheck. |